Type: Full-Time / M-F, 7:30am - 4pm Position Summary Penda Aiken Inc. is a staffing firm located in Brooklyn, New York. Our client, a New York State Agency located in Coxsackie, NY, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a Primary Therapist within their Residential Mental Health Unit.
This role involves providing comprehensive mental health services in a forensic healthcare setting. It requires high reliability, clinical excellence, and the ability to work effectively with forensic and justice-involved populations. This contract position offers a 40-hour work week (Monday – Friday, no weekends) and may be renewed for up to two (2) years based on performance and agency need. Primary Responsibilities
Direct Therapeutic Services: Serve as a primary therapist providing individual therapy and mental health interventions to assigned patients according to established agency policies and procedures.
Clinical Assessments & Documentation: Complete comprehensive mental health assessments and required clinical documentation, including Core Histories, Suicide/Risk Assessments, Weekly/Monthly Progress Notes, Treatment Plans, and Discharge Plans.
Orientation & Compliance: Complete Central New York Psychiatric Center (CNYPC) Orientation prior to assignment start; maintain strict compliance with facility safety, clinical protocols, and state regulations.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with facility multidisciplinary teams, nursing, and medical staff to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure: Active and unencumbered New York State license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Health Requirements: Must provide proof of a current TB Test (Tuberculosis screening) prior to placement.
Environment Suitability: Ability to work comfortably in a forensic/residential facility setting, which includes potential contact with incarcerated individuals.
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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